A White Christmas, in the South!!!

It snowed Christmas Day, the first time since 1882! Of course, we only got a smattering but it was still beautiful.

Oddly shaped icicles...
The holly bushes gave us a Christmasy feel...



Although we were overjoyed with the snow, it made it rough for family members traveling. Our granddawgs, however, made the best of it. Lizzie snuggles against Kim, and then,
takes a turn with Darryl.
She too found the snow beautiful (except when she had to go out in it)

Calvin (the philosopher) found comfort amongst some blankets

His pensive look... contemplating the infinite patterns of snowflakes.

Kasey preferred the indoor activities, especially being scratched... a little to the right please.
Hmmm.... what is so interesting in the kitchen? Do I get up?
Treats maybe?
Kramer remained in the shadows most of the time, working on his next post for the Victorian Parlor. He prowled, climbed, perched and growled and then sought shelter in the bedroom. I'm sure he took plenty of notes!

Our wishes for a safe and happy New Year!

The fight that never was

Having heard a loud guttural yell, I rushed to the kitchen to find my Cassie kitty perched on the stool in the window nose-to-nose with my neighbor's white cat. By the time I retrieved my camera, both had retreated.
Cassie continues to watch the intruder.
But eventually both cats tire of the confrontation.
As I walk away, I hear a commotion and turn to see Cassie lunging at the cat against the window. After a few loud thumps and realizing that glass and screen separate the two, the other cat retreated and jumped over the fence.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Decorating our home for Christmas has always been a challenge. I don't have the decorating talents of the Victorian Parlor, so I just do what makes me happy!

The fireplace...
I love poinsettias and lights


The guys are posed to greet you in the foyer! Junior is counting the days until Christmas...
Over the years I have collected a lot of stuffed Santas, snowmen and reindeer and my challenge is to find a place where they can sit and observe. I can't put them on chairs or the floor due to a certain puppy who might just convert them into chew toys (yes Liz, I'm talking about you:)

So, for this year, they are perched on top of the china cabinet in the dining room.
These guys will be moved when Liz arrives

Best wishes for a joyous Christmas season! And happy decorating!